Sophomores Ready to Take Over the Desert
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It is never too early to start cruitin’ as they say. I have identified six soon to be sophomores who should prove that statement to be true. There is already fourteen offers between the prospects on this list, but all…
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Continue ReadingIt is never too early to start cruitin’ as they say. I have identified six soon to be sophomores who should prove that statement to be true. There is already fourteen offers between the prospects on this list, but all six have shown collegiate potential as freshmen playing on Friday nights. Let’s take a look at why these six offensive prospects are names coaches need to know about.
Treyshuan Jackson
Treyshuan Jackson
Treyshaun Jackson is one of three dynamic playmakers for Desert Pines High School. Treyshaun received his first offer from UNLV in December of 2022. He also holds offers from Arizona, Georgia, Utah, and Colorado State. Look for schools outside of the west coast to recruit Treyshaun just as hard as the best PAC-12 programs before his sophomore year is over. Treyshaun’s playmaking ability is highlighted by the great combination of vision and elusiveness he shows finding creases for touchdowns as a varsity returner. Countless plays show Treyshaun’s speed and athleticism as a ball carrier, but the power and physicality he brings with him as a strong safety is impressive for a freshman on Friday nights. Reactive athleticism gets displayed as a ball carrier, but Treyshaun shows good feet, length, and change of direction mirroring receivers as a nickelback in press man coverage; Amongst other desirable tools, Treyshaun’s acceleration displayed pursuing receivers from depth as a freshman DB do not rule out him playing defense in college.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18625721/637576fbbd75390208d71df1
Massiah Mingo Massiah Mingo 5’10” | 160 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2026 State CA looks like an ideal slot prospect as a freshman running all over the field on Friday nights for Desert Pines. Massiah holds offers from Utah, Colorado State, UNLV, Arizona and Georgia. Look for the talented offensive weapon to boost his stock this fall as one of the most talented playmakers in the class of 2026. Massiah’s top speed shows eating up cushion on varsity defensive backs who fail to stick with him, even after aligning over three yards off the ball. Great slot potential shows in Massiah’s quick feet and natural route running ability shown setting up DBs at the top of routes. Tracking ability and strength shown in contested catches down the seam highlight the freshman’s experience and toughness.
Massiah Mingo Massiah Mingo 5’10” | 160 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2026 State CA Full Season Highlights – – Massiah Mingo Massiah Mingo 5’10” | 160 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2026 State CA highlights – Hudl
Isaiah Nickels Isaiah Nickels 5’11” | 160 lbs | ATH Bishop Gorman | 2026 State NV is the last, but certainly not least, of Desert Pines receivers on this list. I first noticed Isaiah starting at X versus Bishop Gorman as a freshman. Isaiah has visited Ohio State and UCLA, while holding one offer from UNLV. Watch for Isaiah’s regional recruitment to heat up before 2024 gets here. Isaiah’s explosiveness gets displayed after beating the press and accelerating past man defenders to create impressive vertical separation. Quick feet, strength fighting through contact, and good tracking ability shows at the top of routes. Coaches across the United States will be traveling to Desert Pines to take a firsthand look at the talented trio of Desert Pines wide receivers. Check out the link below to see why Isaiah is also a nationally recognized prospect.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17933025/6375965202b2a604188735c6
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AJ Stowers
AJ Stowers
Desert Pines is graduating a quarterback who has committed to Portland State. As a freshman, AJ Stowers saw some varsity time and now with an open job, evaluators will love to watch him develop with playmakers all around him. AJ will need to get stronger and learn how to control his fastball, but he has a good foundation of tools and talent around him to put up serious numbers and become a big-time prospect by the time he is an upperclassman. AJ’s toughness in the face of pressure showed gaining experience as a freshman under center during Desert Pines’ 2022 playoff run. I first noticed AJ’s arm strength delivering a well-placed corner route to the opposite sideline. AJ’s impressive potential to extend plays shows staying calm under pressure and using his eyes to create when forced off-script. In the link below, you can see why AJ has the potential to build off of his freshman season.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17521740/644002219677c015bca5bcc7